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L-R (top): Joseph M. McCracken (pilot), Albert P. Rudisill (co-pilot), Frank H. Allers (navigator), Roland E. Lesher (bombardier), L-R (bottom): Tex Owens (tail gunner), unknown, Joseph F. Aliffi (waist gunner), Sidney Price (nose gunner), Thomas A. Israel (radio operator), Richard L. Osier (armorer-gunner).

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Units

Colonel Larry Thomas of the 453rd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Col Larry Thomas 453BG.'

453rd Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Frank H Allers

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 733rd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Roland E Lesher

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 732nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Joseph M McCracken

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 732nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Revisions

Date:
ContributorMsmabe2012
ChangesChanges to person associations
Sources

Photo courtesy of Joseph M. McCracken.

Date:
ContributorMsmabe2012
ChangesChanges to unit associations
Sources

Photo courtesy of Joseph McCracken

Date:
ContributorMsmabe2012
ChangesCreated entry with caption and unit associations
Sources

Photo courtesy of Joseph M. McCracken